Students Go Wild For Radio
Not many schoolchildren would sacrifice four precious days of their school holidays to train for a possible future career.
Cherbourg Aims For The World
An exciting artificial intelligence project – which could have international implications – was officially unveiled to the public in Cherbourg on Wednesday.
ANZ To Close Kingaroy Branch
Rumours about the imminent closure of Kingaroy’s ANZ Bank have been swirling for months but now it has been confirmed … the branch will close in March next year.
Senator Quizzed By LNP Members
Queensland Senator James McGrath dropped into Kingaroy on Thursday evening for a Q&A session with local LNP members, businesspeople and councillors.
ACTU Attacks Ag Visa Program
The ACTU has slammed the Federal Government’s new agriculture visa program, claiming it will exploit migrant workers and displace local jobs.
Forum To Discuss Business Issues
An economic development forum will be held in Nanango on October 12 to shine a light on issues affecting business and the community across the South Burnett.
Boeing Picks Wellcamp For Wingman
Boeing has selected Wellcamp Airport as its preferred site for an unmanned‑aircraft production facility, their first outside North America.
Grants Back Mental Health Projects
Two South Burnett projects targeting mental health and wellbeing have received grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Skills Shortage Hits Qld Mines
The Queensland Resources Council says the shortage of skilled workers is the number one threat to the future viability of mining.
KCCI To Host Cocktail Evening
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a SMILE4Biz cocktail evening at Kingaroy Town Hall next month.
TAFE Reaches Out To Business
TAFE Queensland invited businesspeople to a meet’n’greet recently to raise awareness about available courses
SBRC To Join Waste Planning
South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to take part in the planning process for the development of a Regional Waste Management Infrastructure strategy.
QCC Urges Mine Plan To Be Axed
The Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has called for the planned expansion of the Meandu coal mine to be scrapped.
Career Opportunities At WDRC
Western Downs Regional Council is on the hunt for people keen to kickstart their careers with a traineeship or apprenticeship.
BIEDO Names New CEO
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.
Business Grants Open Wednesday
The second round of the State Government’s $5000 Business Basics Grants – open only to regional businesses – will open at 9:00am on Wednesday (September 8).
‘Change Program’ In Nanango
A program aimed at “creating hope, creating change and building resilience” is launching in Nanango this week.
Businesses Network At Linville
A business networking event at Linville Hall drew more than 60 people to hear a line-up of speakers.
Boost For Kingaroy Cinema
The Kingaroy Cinema has been given a $35,000 Federal Government lifeline.
KCCI Meet’n’Greet At TAFE
Kingaroy’s TAFE Queensland campus in Geritz Road will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
